Chinese Word of the Day
Learn one practical word each day, see it inside a natural sentence, then practice it in a live lesson. The rotation updates every day on China time so the habit stays simple.
Meaning
place
Start with meaning first, then say the word aloud three times.
Category
Travel
This keeps your vocabulary tied to a real-life context instead of isolated memorization.
Rotation
Day 16 of 28
The list rotates daily at 00:00 China time for a predictable study rhythm.
Usage Tip
A practical noun for travel, neighborhood life, and recommendations.
Practice Prompt
Describe a place you want to visit in China.
Example In Context
See the word inside a real sentence
这是我最喜欢的地方之一。
Zhè shì wǒ zuì xǐ huan de dì fang zhī yī.
This is one of my favorite places.
Audio Placeholder
Native audio reference
Press to hear native-speed Mandarin pronunciation
Three-Minute Routine
Use today's word quickly
Read 地方 and dì fang aloud three times.
Say the example sentence once slowly, then once at natural speed.
Use the practice prompt in your next speaking session before the day ends.
Why This Word Matters
Small vocabulary wins compound fast
Daily vocabulary sticks better when it stays connected to a situation you can actually imagine: booking a lesson, ordering lunch, joining a meeting, or introducing yourself. That is why each word here includes a real sentence instead of a bare dictionary line.
Today's Prompt
Describe a place you want to visit in China.
Coming Next
Keep the streak alive
Next three words in the rotation
Travel
机场
jī chǎng
airport
Travel
地铁
dì tiě
subway
Food
点菜
diǎn cài
to order food
History
Last 7 words
地方
dì fang
place
时间
shí jiān
time
老师
lǎo shī
teacher
朋友
péng you
friend
学习
xué xí
to study; to learn
工作
gōng zuò
work; to work
现在
xiàn zài
now
Build Your Vocabulary
One word a day compounds fast
The Word of the Day is a daily habit, not a curriculum. To build structured vocabulary across topics — travel, business, food, everyday life — explore the full vocabulary library where words are grouped by theme and level.